Berkshire Partners

Berkshire Partners is a Boston-based private equity firm founded in 1984, specializing in investments in mid-size private companies across North America and Western Europe. The firm focuses on buyouts, recapitalizations, and growth capital, managing approximately $6.5 billion in aggregate capital commitments through multiple funds. Berkshire Partners targets various sectors, including wireless access, data centers and cloud services, communications, consumer products, healthcare, and industrials. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser and actively seeks opportunities in consumer durables, financial services, retail, and technology. With a history of over 25 years in private equity, Berkshire Partners continues to emphasize strategic investments that foster growth and innovation.

Michael C. Ascione

Managing Director

Dave Bordeau

Managing Director

Hasan, Saad

Managing Director of Stockbridge

Josh Johnson

Principal at Berkshire Partners

Marni Payne

Managing Director

Samuel W. Spirn

Managing Director

Drew Walker

Managing Director

34 past transactions

Thompson Safety

Private Equity Round in 2023
Thompson Safety is a full-service safety company that supplies first aid, safety supplies & PPE, AED, eyewash, and training services.

MedOne

Secondary Market in 2022
MedOne is specializing in providing technology, computing services, and communication solutions for businesses. The company also provides enterprise companies with hosting solutions for central computer rooms and central computing systems (Production Sites), hosting solutions for backup sites (DR Sites), comprehensive business continuity solutions (Business Continuity), and public and hybrid cloud solutions. A building control system monitors and controls all of the building's infrastructure. Furthermore, the building's infrastructure systems are outfitted with a variety of sensors that allow for 24-hour monitoring and real-time pinpointing of malfunctions. MedOne's defense and security system is strict and unyielding, ensuring business continuity even in the most difficult of circumstances and safeguarding sensitive commercial and nationalistic data at all times.

Ensemble Health Partners

Private Equity Round in 2022
Ensemble Health Partners is a full-service revenue cycle management company, delivering holistic financial health for more than 250 healthcare providers across the country. With a complete platform of services, technology, business intelligence and analytics, Ensemble manages the entire revenue cycle so providers can focus on delivering exceptional care in their communities.

Parts Town

Private Equity Round in 2021
Parts Town makes finding, ordering, and managing genuine OEM restaurant or foodservice parts for your kitchen equipment one of the easiest tasks on your to-do list. Their huge selection of restaurant parts from the world's most trusted manufacturers helps you find parts for your fryers, grills, ovens, ranges, ice machines and more all in one easy to use place. Their commitment to customer service, great pricing and same day shipping keeps your commercial kitchen running efficiently, reliably and safely. Regular maintenance using Genuine OEM foodservice parts helps insure the reliability of your restaurant equipment. Parts approved by the original equipment manufacturer are specifically designed for your equipment, resulting in the highest level of performance and reliability. Genuine parts also protect your equipment warranties and reduce liability. Since 1987, Parts Town has been providing the foodservice industry restaurant parts. They supply replacement parts and accessories related to all commercial beverage equipment, broilers, fryers, griddles, holding units, ice machines, pasta cookers, ranges, refrigeration equipment, steamers, toasters, and warmers. Parts Town is the leading source for the leading brands, including: Frymaster parts, Prince Castle parts, Blodgett parts, Nieco parts, Pitco parts, Manitowoc parts, Scotsman parts, Hoshizaki parts, Hatco parts, Roundup parts, Groen parts, Bunn coffee parts, Middleby parts, Garland parts, T&S parts, Beverage Air parts, Traulsen parts, Vulcan parts, Randell Parts, Vita Mix parts, and Perlick parts. Parts Town is committed to providing you with customer service that dazzles and look forward to serving all of your commercial kitchen equipment, replacement parts, and restaurant supply needs.

UpStack

Private Equity Round in 2021
Upstack is a SaaS-enabled marketplace based in New York City that transforms the procurement of colocation and network services for IT professionals, sellers, and consultants. Founded in 2017, the company aims to enhance transparency in the evaluation process by standardizing requests for quotes (RFQs), automating pricing, and providing analytics tools. Upstack facilitates optimal IT deployments by offering enterprise-grade pricing across a range of project sizes, from single server racks to large-scale colocation needs. Additionally, Upstack connects businesses with freelance graphic designers, enabling users to post project requests and receive proposals from pre-approved professionals. This dual focus on IT services and graphic design positions Upstack as a versatile platform catering to diverse business needs.

Mielle Organics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Mielle Organics is a haircare brand known for its focus on using high-quality and certified organic ingredients in each of its products.

Comlinkdata

Acquisition in 2021
Comlinkdata is a provider of data and insights for the communications industry. Trusted by telecom brands around the world, the company’s mission is to drive the communications industry forward by generating unique customer-centric insights across both customer behavior and network experience, enabling clients to make data-driven decisions that improve their operational performance.

CrossFit

Acquisition in 2020
CrossFit is the platform to improve health, happiness and performance. CrossFit is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone, and millions of people have already experienced CrossFit’s transformational benefits through workouts in more than 14,000 affiliated gyms across 158 countries.

Vapor IO

Series C in 2020
Vapor IO develops a collection of edge colocation and interconnection facilities colocated with the wireless network. Serving wireless carriers, cloud providers, web-scale companies, and other innovative enterprises, the company’s Kinetic Edge combines multi-tenant colocation with software-defined interconnection and high-speed networking. The Kinetic Edge delivers a flexible, highly-distributed edge infrastructure at the edge of the wireless network. The company has deployed its Kinetic Edge in Chicago, IL and has plans to have projects underway in the top 20 markets with 100+ sites by 2020. Vapor IO was founded in 2015 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Teraco Data Environments

Acquisition in 2019
Teraco Data Environments provides vendor-neutral data centers in South Africa. The company offers colocation services, private caged space, service level agreement solutions, physical interconnect services, power management, cabinet environment monitoring, remote technical access, and support services. It serves application service providers, recovery and backup or storage service providers, software as a service organization, and enterprises. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Cape Town, South Africa. It has data centers in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa.

Vapor IO

Series C in 2018
Vapor IO develops a collection of edge colocation and interconnection facilities colocated with the wireless network. Serving wireless carriers, cloud providers, web-scale companies, and other innovative enterprises, the company’s Kinetic Edge combines multi-tenant colocation with software-defined interconnection and high-speed networking. The Kinetic Edge delivers a flexible, highly-distributed edge infrastructure at the edge of the wireless network. The company has deployed its Kinetic Edge in Chicago, IL and has plans to have projects underway in the top 20 markets with 100+ sites by 2020. Vapor IO was founded in 2015 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Precision for Medicine

Private Equity Round in 2017
Precision For Medicine is a clinical research organization focused on supporting pharmaceutical and life sciences companies in the evolving fields of precision medicine and biomarker research. The company provides specialized services that include biomarker identification, clinical trial management, and the development of companion diagnostics. With a state-of-the-art biorepository and laboratory, Precision For Medicine integrates advanced data science and regulatory expertise to facilitate comprehensive product development and commercialization. Their team of scientists and clinical trial experts delivers critical insights into patient biology, helping clients navigate the complexities of medical research and regulatory landscapes. By offering a blend of laboratory services, clinical trial capabilities, and market access strategies, the organization aims to accelerate value and improve outcomes for innovative companies in the life sciences sector.

Accela

Acquisition in 2017
Accela is a leading provider of software as a service (SaaS) solutions aimed at enhancing government operations and community development. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in San Ramon, California, the company specializes in offering tools for planning, building, licensing, permitting, and managing various civic services. Accela's platform supports government agencies at all levels, facilitating improved civic engagement and streamlining core processes to better serve citizens and businesses. By leveraging technology, Accela aims to foster thriving communities while ensuring efficient management of resources and services.

Kendra Scott Design

Private Equity Round in 2016
Kendra Scott is lifestyle brand, and its gemstone-inspired collections include fashion jewelry, fine jewelry, home goods, and beauty. Kendra Scott is lifestyle brand headquartered in Austin, TX. Our gemstone-inspired collections include Fashion Jewelry, Fine Jewelry, Home Goods and Beauty.

Masergy Communications

Acquisition in 2016
Masergy is a managed services and cloud communications provider delivering customized, high-performance platforms that help businesses compete in the global marketplace. The company pioneered one of the first global IP/MPLS networks in 2000 that could deliver a pure Ethernet experience to any location worldwide. Masergy has since expanded its offerings and today operates the largest independent global network platform, a fully integrated cloud communications offering, cloud-based security and managed network services. These solutions deliver a superior customer experience with guaranteed performance, scalability and reach. Masergy's award-winning technology, flexible solutions and unmatched passion for customer care are why a growing number of the world's largest companies rely on Masergy to deliver performance beyond expectations.

Parts Town

Venture Round in 2016
Parts Town makes finding, ordering, and managing genuine OEM restaurant or foodservice parts for your kitchen equipment one of the easiest tasks on your to-do list. Their huge selection of restaurant parts from the world's most trusted manufacturers helps you find parts for your fryers, grills, ovens, ranges, ice machines and more all in one easy to use place. Their commitment to customer service, great pricing and same day shipping keeps your commercial kitchen running efficiently, reliably and safely. Regular maintenance using Genuine OEM foodservice parts helps insure the reliability of your restaurant equipment. Parts approved by the original equipment manufacturer are specifically designed for your equipment, resulting in the highest level of performance and reliability. Genuine parts also protect your equipment warranties and reduce liability. Since 1987, Parts Town has been providing the foodservice industry restaurant parts. They supply replacement parts and accessories related to all commercial beverage equipment, broilers, fryers, griddles, holding units, ice machines, pasta cookers, ranges, refrigeration equipment, steamers, toasters, and warmers. Parts Town is the leading source for the leading brands, including: Frymaster parts, Prince Castle parts, Blodgett parts, Nieco parts, Pitco parts, Manitowoc parts, Scotsman parts, Hoshizaki parts, Hatco parts, Roundup parts, Groen parts, Bunn coffee parts, Middleby parts, Garland parts, T&S parts, Beverage Air parts, Traulsen parts, Vulcan parts, Randell Parts, Vita Mix parts, and Perlick parts. Parts Town is committed to providing you with customer service that dazzles and look forward to serving all of your commercial kitchen equipment, replacement parts, and restaurant supply needs.

Parts Town

Acquisition in 2016
Parts Town makes finding, ordering, and managing genuine OEM restaurant or foodservice parts for your kitchen equipment one of the easiest tasks on your to-do list. Their huge selection of restaurant parts from the world's most trusted manufacturers helps you find parts for your fryers, grills, ovens, ranges, ice machines and more all in one easy to use place. Their commitment to customer service, great pricing and same day shipping keeps your commercial kitchen running efficiently, reliably and safely. Regular maintenance using Genuine OEM foodservice parts helps insure the reliability of your restaurant equipment. Parts approved by the original equipment manufacturer are specifically designed for your equipment, resulting in the highest level of performance and reliability. Genuine parts also protect your equipment warranties and reduce liability. Since 1987, Parts Town has been providing the foodservice industry restaurant parts. They supply replacement parts and accessories related to all commercial beverage equipment, broilers, fryers, griddles, holding units, ice machines, pasta cookers, ranges, refrigeration equipment, steamers, toasters, and warmers. Parts Town is the leading source for the leading brands, including: Frymaster parts, Prince Castle parts, Blodgett parts, Nieco parts, Pitco parts, Manitowoc parts, Scotsman parts, Hoshizaki parts, Hatco parts, Roundup parts, Groen parts, Bunn coffee parts, Middleby parts, Garland parts, T&S parts, Beverage Air parts, Traulsen parts, Vulcan parts, Randell Parts, Vita Mix parts, and Perlick parts. Parts Town is committed to providing you with customer service that dazzles and look forward to serving all of your commercial kitchen equipment, replacement parts, and restaurant supply needs.

Affordable Care

Acquisition in 2015
Affordable Care is a denture and implant service provider. They offer easy and affordable practice affiliation for dentists seeking greater career and earning opportunities plus rewarding positions and competitive benefits for associate dentists, locum tenens dentists, and clinical and business support roles.

Implus

Venture Round in 2015
Implus® is an innovative manufacturer of over a dozen brands in the $1 billion footwear and recreational accessory marketplaces. Consumer segmented brands, including Airplus®, Apara™, Granger’s®, Highgear®, ICEtrekkers®, Little Hotties®, New Balance®Sports Monitors, Perfect®, Sneaker Balls®, Sof Comfort®, Sof Sole® and Yaktrax® compete in practically every apparel category worldwide. Our retail partners enjoy unmatched returns on investment through Implus’ state of the art logistics, merchandising, and marketing capabilities, such as our “One Stop Shop” and VMI programs. Our 300,000 square foot domestic warehouse and distribution facility expedites the ordering and shipping processes, bringing a peace of mind to our clients. Accessories are usually impulse buys for consumers and are not often the main focus for retailers. Through Implus’ One-Stop-Shop program, the company, via many of its brands, offers retailers the opportunity to furnish all of their accessories from one place. This saves retailers time and money, as Implus can provide shoe care, laces, insoles, etc. from a central location and can ship them all in one load.

Catalina

Acquisition in 2014
Catalina’s personalized digital media drives loyalty and measurable sales outcomes for the world’s leading CPG retailers and brands. Catalina personalizes the consumer’s path to purchase through mobile, online and in-store networks powered by the largest shopper history database in the world. Catalina is based in St. Petersburg, FL, with operations in the United States, Europe and Japan. To learn more, please visit www.Catalina.com or follow us on Twitter @Catalina. Since 1983, Catalina has been committed to helping manufacturing and retail brands deliver unprecedented performance and healthier outcomes. Our proprietary in- and out-of-store marketing platforms enable the delivery of the right message to the right audience in the right environment so clients can successfully build their brands for less. Only Catalina sees the evolving purchase histories of more than 75 percent of U.S. shoppers and 130 million health consumers. We use this precise transaction-level insight to help clients develop customized, measurable campaigns to acquire, maximize, and retain their most valuable consumers, or to incite healthier patient behavior. Catalina reaches consumers through multiple delivery channels. Our in-store network consists of 50,000 food, drug, and mass merchant locations worldwide. In the United States, Catalina is installed in more than 26,000 locations. In addition, Catalina's CouponNetwork.com is one of the world's largest consumer couponing sites.

Lightower Fiber Networks

Acquisition in 2012
Lightower Fiber Networks is a leading fiber network and broadband service provider in the Northeast, offering over 6,600 fiber route miles coupled with comprehensive transport and alternative access services. Lightower Fiber's geographic footprint extends from New England, to eastern New York State, northern New Jersey, Long Island, and New York City. With access to over 3,500 commercial buildings, Lightower offers unparalleled regional density, performance, scalability, security, and reliability in the Northeast. Lightower Fiber is headquartered in Boxborough, MA.

Party City

Private Equity Round in 2012
Party City is a leading party goods supplier and retailer, operating both company-owned and franchised locations in North America, including the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, as well as internationally in several countries. The company is known for its extensive selection of party supplies, including balloons, tableware, costumes, and decorations, with a catalog featuring approximately 40,000 stock keeping units. Party City operates a network of about 900 party superstores, including roughly 210 franchised stores under the Party City brand and around 300 seasonal locations under the Halloween City banner. Additionally, the company markets its products online through its e-commerce platform, PartyCity.com. Established in 1947 and headquartered in Elmsford, New York, Party City has grown to become a significant player in the party supply industry, catering to a variety of events and celebrations throughout the year.

Engineering Solutions & Products

Venture Round in 2011
ESP is a solution provider for Engineering, Technical and Consulting Services in response to Department of Defense requirements. With a corporate focus on our customer base, ESP provides response to small business and Federal Agency needs. ESP's "One Step Ahead" vision consistently provides winning solutions exceeding customer expectations. ESP's Global Presence in response to Army C4ISR programs include the following locations: The Pentagon, Fort Hood, Fort Belvoir, Fort Drum, Fort Campbell, Fort Leavenworth, Fort Lewis, Fort Irwin, Fort Monroe, Fort Gordon, Fort Polk, Fort Monmouth, Fort Huachuca, Fort Wainwright, Fort Richardson, Fort Shafter, Fort Carson, Fort Rucker, Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, Fort McPherson, Fort Benning, Schoefield Barracks, Hohenfels, Camp Arifjan, Camp Victory, Basra, Balad, Taji, Camp Liberty, Kandahar Army Air Field, Bagram Army Air Field, Camp Casey, Djibouti, Camp Bondsteel among many others.

Coty

Private Equity Round in 2011
Coty Inc. is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of women’s and men’s fragrances, color cosmetics, and skin and body care-related products globally. The company operates in three segments: Fragrances, Color Cosmetics, and Skin & Body Care. The Company’s power brands consist of Adidas, Calvin Klein, Chloe, Davidoff, Marc Jacobs, OPI, philosophy, Playboy, Rimmel, and Sally Hansen. The company sells products in each of its segments through retailers, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, independent and chain drug stores and pharmacies, upscale perfumeries, upscale and mid-tier department stores, nail salons, specialty retailers, duty-free shops and traditional food, drug and mass retailers. Innovation is in their bloodstream. They capture trends sooner, thereby creating enduring brands that speak to the aspirations and lifestyles of today's customers. Driven by passion, creative freedom, and an entrepreneurial spirit, COTY has built a unique portfolio of beauty brands that have produced some of the strongest consumer franchises in history. Their employees will tell you that the culture at COTY is what makes the difference in the first place. The entrepreneurial spirit drives their teams to move their brands and ideas faster, further, and freer.

Masterplan

Private Equity Round in 2007
Masterplan is a clinical technology management and medical equipment maintenance company.

Bartlett Nuclear

Venture Round in 2004
Bartlett Nuclear provides specialty services and staffing solutions to power generation, oil and gas, transmission and distribution, and government facilities. It bundles its individual offerings into a fully integrated platform that provides its customers with the quality of a specialty services provider with the coordination and cost savings of a fully integrated service provider. Bartlett Nuclear is based in Plymouth, Minnesota.

BHI Energy

Private Equity Round in 2004
BHI Energy has provided a variety of on-site specialty maintenance, radiation protection and staffing services to the power-generation industry. BHI’s business model is proven to build longstanding relationships with customers through the alignment of operating objectives and the ability to help customers effectively manage and service their assets across power generation, oil & gas, and electricity transmission and distribution sectors.

Acosta Sales & Marketing

Venture Round in 2003
Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Acosta is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. At Acosta, we know that a diverse workforce is an effective one. We understand that it is only through our differences that we are able to truly build a strong company — one with a range of perspectives and ideas that come together to create more innovative solutions. We also understand how important it is that our workforce reflects the diversity of our markets and consumers. Our commitment goals to diversity regardless of content are to support the true representation of the environments in which we operate. We strive to create culturally diverse networks of inspired and skilled associates. We also promise to design and promote positive attitudes, beliefs and understanding toward equality. These principles will be based on respect and appreciation of individual ideas no matter the difference. We believe that when talented associates, from a wide range of backgrounds combine a variety of ideas, our clients and customers will benefit and thrive based on our commitment to inclusion. At Acosta we believe that diversity in our associates and our business relationships brings richness and strength to the services we provide to our clients and customers. Our commitment to diversity extends to our suppliers, where we strive to increase opportunities for ethnic minorities and women-owned businesses to accelerate their growth with Acosta. Supplier diversity is embedded into our strategic procurement processes; we maintain a database of qualified diverse suppliers, and include diverse suppliers in our sourcing and procurement efforts whenever possible. For more than 80 years, Acosta has been dedicated to conducting business with integrity, caring for our communities and respecting our environment. Through sustainability initiatives, Acosta endeavors to be a responsible corporate steward of the environment and, whenever possible, encourages eco-friendly business practices.

CityNet Telecommunications

Series B in 2001
CityNet is a broadband infrastructure company that builds carrier-class last-mile fiber optic networks. The company uses a revolutionary but proven in-sewer deployment method to build its networks in cities across the U.S. and internationally. As a wholesale carrier’s carrier, CityNet provides telecom carriers and network service provider customers with all-optical high-speed connections directly into commercial and residential multi-tenant buildings, thereby Bridging the Last-Mile DivideSM that exists for these carrier customers and, ultimately, end-users of broadband services.

Fusient

Series A in 2000
Fusient work with clients to identify the opportunities for enhancing the efficiency, accuracy and relevance of the activities of their front line workers. They offer clear, platform-agnostic advice about the different technologies that might be used. They develop mobile solutions that take into account the requirements of the field worker and the needs of management. Their focus always considers function and then form, never sacrificing one for the other. They won't select the hardware before they know the functionality, they won't choose the interface without knowing who is using it, and they won't build a training plan without understanding the culture. With over 10 years of experience, Fusient has the skill and insight to design, build and deploy custom applications that deliver substantial enhancements in business productivity.

Crown Castle

Series C in 1997
Crown Castle owns, operates, and leases towers and other infrastructure for wireless communications. Crown Castle offers significant wireless communications coverage to 92 of the top 100 US markets and to substantially all of the Australian population. Technology is changing the way they interact with the world. They don't go online anymore. They exist there. Their smartphones and tablets are connected, of course, but soon things like traffic lights, machines, appliances, and autonomous cars will all be online. They work closely with community members, government officials, and their customers to design and build solutions that meet their unique connectivity needs—from wireless coverage to smart city solutions to custom fiber optic networks. Their solutions are built with the future in mind. They play an important role in tomorrow's smarter, better-connected communities, while paving the way for new innovations in the way they live, work, and stay safe. Their infrastructure solutions create important connections that make communities around the country safer, better places to live. But they don’t stop there. They have offices in every major US market and are committed to being responsible members of the communities where they live and work. One of the ways they do this is through their Connected by Good program.

Crown Castle

Series B in 1996
Crown Castle owns, operates, and leases towers and other infrastructure for wireless communications. Crown Castle offers significant wireless communications coverage to 92 of the top 100 US markets and to substantially all of the Australian population. Technology is changing the way they interact with the world. They don't go online anymore. They exist there. Their smartphones and tablets are connected, of course, but soon things like traffic lights, machines, appliances, and autonomous cars will all be online. They work closely with community members, government officials, and their customers to design and build solutions that meet their unique connectivity needs—from wireless coverage to smart city solutions to custom fiber optic networks. Their solutions are built with the future in mind. They play an important role in tomorrow's smarter, better-connected communities, while paving the way for new innovations in the way they live, work, and stay safe. Their infrastructure solutions create important connections that make communities around the country safer, better places to live. But they don’t stop there. They have offices in every major US market and are committed to being responsible members of the communities where they live and work. One of the ways they do this is through their Connected by Good program.

Crown Castle

Series A in 1995
Crown Castle owns, operates, and leases towers and other infrastructure for wireless communications. Crown Castle offers significant wireless communications coverage to 92 of the top 100 US markets and to substantially all of the Australian population. Technology is changing the way they interact with the world. They don't go online anymore. They exist there. Their smartphones and tablets are connected, of course, but soon things like traffic lights, machines, appliances, and autonomous cars will all be online. They work closely with community members, government officials, and their customers to design and build solutions that meet their unique connectivity needs—from wireless coverage to smart city solutions to custom fiber optic networks. Their solutions are built with the future in mind. They play an important role in tomorrow's smarter, better-connected communities, while paving the way for new innovations in the way they live, work, and stay safe. Their infrastructure solutions create important connections that make communities around the country safer, better places to live. But they don’t stop there. They have offices in every major US market and are committed to being responsible members of the communities where they live and work. One of the ways they do this is through their Connected by Good program.
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